ALCOAST 162/25 - APR 2025 MAY 2025 ELECTRONIC SERVICEWIDE EXAMINATION (ESWE) BETA TEST FOR ME AND MST RATINGS

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SUBJ: MAY 2025 ELECTRONIC SERVICEWIDE EXAMINATION (ESWE) BETA TEST
FOR ME AND MST RATINGS
A. ALCGENL 007/25 MAY 2025 SERVICEWIDE EXAMINATION (SWE) COMPETITION
B. 2025 eSWE Beta Test SWE Officers Handbook
C. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST 1000.2C
1. Summary. This message announces the implementation of the first
beta test of an electronic Servicewide Examination (eSWE) for the
MAY 2025 advancement cycle. The eSWE will be administered to all
eligible members in the Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) and
Marine Science Technician (MST) ratings and will replace the
traditional paper-based exam with a 75-question, 90-minute exam
delivered through the Coast Guard Online World of Learning (CG-OWL)
platform. Multiple paygrades and ratings may test concurrently in a
designated testing space.
2. Schedule. SWE Officers have maximum flexibility to schedule eSWEs
within the primary window below.
    a. Primary Testing Window: The primary testing window
is 12-15 MAY 2025. All eSWE participants are expected to sit for the
eSWE during this window. If an exigent circumstance arises
preventing eligible candidates from testing during the primary
window, SWE Officers shall contact the eSWE Assist Team (eSWAT)
described below for guidance. The eSWAT will coordinate with the
candidate and their ESO or SWE Officer to reschedule the primary
exam during an alternate time or recommend a substitute eSWE.
    b. Substitute eSWE window: The substitute testing window is
24 MAY-20 JUN 2025. Requests for a Substitute eSWE shall be
submitted to the Rating Knowledge Managers (RKMs) by email per
guidance in REF (B). The deadline to request a substitute eSWE is
30 MAY 2025.
3. Roles and Responsibilities. Guidance in REF (A) applies to the
eSWE process except where specifically addressed in this message
or in REF (B).
    a. eSWE Assist Team (eSWAT): This dedicated team will provide
comprehensive support to SWE Officers, commands, and proctors
throughout the eSWE testing window. The eSWAT will offer
proactive communication, troubleshoot issues, and facilitate timely
resolutions. The eSWAT can be contacted by email at eSWAT@uscg.mil.
Additional information and operating hours for the eSWAT will be
announced on the SharePoint site (see paragraph 4).
    b. Candidate Responsibilities: In addition to PDE verification
per REF (A), all eligible MEs and MSTs shall ensure they have
active CG-OWL accounts with CAC login by 15 APR 2025. Candidates
shall coordinate directly with their ESO or SWE Officers to
schedule an exam.
    c. Proctor Responsibilities: SWE Officers and any E-8 or above
designated in writing by their command may serve as eSWE proctors.
Prior to serving in this role, proctors shall follow guidance in
REF (B) to obtain "CG Monitor" credentials in QuestionMark Online,
the subsystem of CG-OWL used for secure testing. These credentials
are required for proctors to certify candidates' identities and
eligibility prior to commencing the exam. Additional
responsibilities are described in REF (B).
    d. SWE Officer Responsibilities: SWE Officers are responsible
for administration of each eSWE and shall maintain a roster of
command-designated proctors for units under their responsibility.
SWE Officers shall schedule exams for all candidates at their units,
accounting for considerations discussed in REF (B) including proctor
availability, workstation availability, space requirements, etc.
SWE Officers will coordinate with the eSWAT to ensure every
candidate is able to complete the exam.
    e. Command Responsibilities: Commands shall support the SWE
Officer and candidates with testing requirements, including
availability of space and workstations. Substitute eSWE requests
must originate from the requesting candidates command following
guidance in REF (B).
4. SharePoint Site. The following site will serve as a central
repository for all eSWE-related information and resources including
the most up-to-date copy of REF (B):
(Copy and Paste URL Below into Browser)

https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/forcecom_spo/eSWE

5. This beta test marks a significant step in modernizing the
Coast Guard's advancement system by leveraging technology to improve
efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and operational readiness.
6. POC: LTJG Yatteau at Robert.J.Yatteau@uscg.mil or (206) 820-1863.
7. RDML J. K. Randall, Commander, Force Readiness Command
(FC-C), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.